Kelso Public School
Kelso Public School is a government primary school in Kelso, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 859, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 40% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Kelso NSW 2795. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kelso Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kelso Public School ranks 1,964th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus, a government secondary school 1.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kelso Public School scores 859, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Kelso Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kelso Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High CampusGovernment Secondary · Kelso | 1.1 km | 936 | 77 higher | 813 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School KelsoCatholic Primary · Kelso | 1.8 km | 1028 | 169 higher | 463 |
| Scots All Saints CollegeIndependent Combined · White Rock | 1.9 km | 1087 | 228 higher | 779 |
| MacKillop College BathurstCatholic Secondary · Bathurst | 2.3 km | 1027 | 168 higher | 691 |
| Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 2.8 km | 1036 | 177 higher | 363 |
| Bathurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bathurst | 3.2 km | 983 | 124 higher | 424 |
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusGovernment Secondary · Bathurst | 3.3 km | 963 | 104 higher | 917 |
| St Stanislaus' CollegeIndependent Secondary · Bathurst | 3.3 km | 1038 | 179 higher | 713 |
| The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstCatholic Primary · Bathurst | 3.6 km | 1031 | 172 higher | 393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kelso Public School a government school?
Yes, Kelso Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kelso Public School offer?
Kelso Public School offers K-6.
What is Kelso Public School's ICSEA score?
Kelso Public School has an ICSEA score of 859, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kelso Public School?
Kelso Public School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kelso Public School?
The nearest schools to Kelso Public School are Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus (1.1 km), Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso (1.8 km), Scots All Saints College (1.9 km).
Where is Kelso Public School located?
Kelso Public School is located in Kelso, NSW 2795. Visit the school website at https://kelso-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.